Carabobo

Carabobo State (, ) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Located in the Central Region of Venezuela, it is about two hours by car from Caracas. The state capital city is Valencia, which is also the country's main industrial center. The state's area is and, as of the 2011 census, had a population of 2,245,744. thumb|Beach in Carabobo State Carabobo State was the site of the Battle of Carabobo on 24 June 1821. This was a decisive victory for the Venezuelans, led by Simón Bolívar, in their war of independence against Spain. thumb|Bejuma Municipality, Carabobo

basketball team in Valencia, Carabobo